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H.R.437: Assault Weapons Ban of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
84 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to ban the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a semiautomatic assault weapon, including: a semiautomatic rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and has any one of the following characteristics: (1) a pistol grip; (2) a forward grip; (3) a folding, telescoping, or detachable stock; (4) a grenade or rocket launcher; (5) a barrel shroud; or (6) a threaded...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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| Jan. 29, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 29, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) |